Artwork

Portfolio XVII, Plate 601: Oyí-tsa ("Duck White"), Summer Cacique of Santa Clara

Edward S. Curtis , 1905

Portfolio XVII, Plate 601: Oyí-tsa ("Duck White"), Summer Cacique of Santa Clara is a work on paper by Edward S. Curtis. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Portfolio XVII, Plate 601: Oyí-tsa ('Duck White'), Summer Cacique of Santa Clara is a photographic portrait by Edward S.

About this work

The Cleveland Museum of Art holds this portrait, titled "Oyí-tsa ('Duck White'), Summer Cacique of Santa Clara," created by Edward S.

This portrait features a man with long hair and a serious expression, gazing directly at the viewer. His face is weathered, with deep lines etched into his skin. He wears no shirt, and his right hand is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

The man's hair is parted in the middle, and his eyes seem to hold a quiet intensity. The background of the portrait is dark, which helps to draw attention to the subject's face.

The Cleveland Museum of Art holds this portrait, titled "Oyí-tsa ('Duck White'), Summer Cacique of Santa Clara," created by Edward S. Curtis in 1905. You might want to look up more works by Edward S. Curtis next.

Overview

Portfolio XVII, Plate 601: Oyí-tsa ('Duck White'), Summer Cacique of Santa Clara is a photographic portrait by Edward S. Curtis, dating to 1905. The work is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Oyí-tsa, known as 'Duck White', who held the position of Summer Cacique of Santa Clara. His introspective gaze and weathered face convey a sense of quiet intensity and authority.

Technique & Style

Curtis employs a somber, dark background to emphasize Oyí-tsa's face, drawing attention to the deep lines and expressive eyes. The subject's direct gaze engages the viewer, characteristic of Curtis's portraiture approach.

History & Provenance

Created in 1905, the photograph is part of Curtis's extensive project documenting Native American cultures. It has been in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.